Watch outs
Fire orders
Fire Behavior
LACES
Engine Opperations
100
If it is necessary to do this type of line construction, establish escape routes ahead of time and post lookouts.
What is Building Fire Line Down Hill With Fire Below
100
Constantly evaluate the fire behavior and review the Following: Weather Topography Fuels Time of Day
What are the ways to initiate all actions based on current and expected fire behavior.
100
The development of a mental picture of what is happening and what the fire is doing or will do
What is a size up
100
Lookout Awareness Communications Escape routes Safety zones
What is LACES
100
An advantageous location, usually a barrier to fire spread from witch to start constructing fireline. Used to minimize the chance of being flanked by the fire while constructing the line.
what is an anchor point?
200
This could possibly cause the fire to creep behind you and over run your crew.
What is Constructing Line Without A Safe Anchor Point
200
If receiving instructions, write them down and repeat Them back so that you understand them and know that they are correct.
What are ways to ensure instructions are given and understood.
200
It occurs when rain falls from the clouds but doesn't reach the ground because the air below the cloud is dry an dthe moisture is absorbed. It is also an indicator that a thunderstorm has matured and down drafts may result.
What is Virga
200
Void of flammable fuels Reachable from your location Large enough to accommodate the crew and worst case situation Away from snags and rolling material
What are characteristics of an safety zone
200
This type of attack is a flanking attack that involves two or more engines or other firefighting apparatus. The lead engine knocks the heat out of the fire and the second follows and picks up hot spots and secures the line.
What is a tandem attack?
300
If you don't know the plan you have no business on the fireline. You are putting your self, crew and others on the fireline at risk.
What is uniformed on strategy, tactics and hazards
300
Aircraft, other crews in the area and but best of an experienced and competent firefighter
What are three ways to establish lookouts in potentially hazardous situations.
300
They are an indicator of very unstable air and the potential for change in fire behavior. If involved with fire is called a fire whirl.
What is a dust devil
300
Must be scouted, walk able, timed for your slowest person, marked and away from the fires head.
What are important characteristics of an escape route.
300
Back in, leave the engine running with emergency lights on, fill tank at every opportunity, have a crew protection line in place, lay lines to protect the structure, and clear debris from around the structure. Leave at enough water in your tank to be able to fight your way out
What is engine positioning and set up for structure protection?
400
An escape route must be easy to traverse, otherwise you are putting your self at unnecessary risk.
What is Terrain and Fuels Make Escape to Safety zones Difficult
400
Maintain self-control, ensure that you get enough to eat and drink and get adequate rest
What are ways to stay alert keep calm, think clearly, and act decisively
400
Light or fast burning (may also be called fine fuels or flashy fuels Heavy or slow burning
What are two categories of wildland fuels
400
This includes: Fire Weather Fire Behavior Understanding the assignment Activities around you Terrain, and travel routes It applies to every firefighter not just the lookout or crew boss.
What is Awareness
400
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What is the pump on Brush 85?
500
Conditions are changing and expect an increase in fire behavior Make sure that your plan of attack accommodates an Increase in fire behavior
What is Weather Becoming Hotter and Drier
500
Know what the fire is going to do before it does, Have more forces than fire, account for potential safety issues. Fight fire on your terms if not back off and develop another plan.
What are ways to fight fire aggressively but provide for safety first.
500
A sudden downward release of cool air from a collapsing thundercloud
What is a microburst
500
Brief all personnel before engaging on the fireline, Update the plan throughout the shift as situation changes
What is two methods to make sure LACES is effective?
500
To do this you must engage the hubs and pull the shift lever in the cab to the appropriate range
What is engaging the 4wd on B-85?
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